How To Make A Gradient In Illustrator

How to create a simple gradient.

How to make a gradient in illustrator. In the selected artwork youll see the gradient annotator which shows the gradient slider and the color stops. To apply a gradient to an object first select the object to which you want to apply the gradient by clicking on it. Using the ellipse tool create a perfect circle by holding down the shift key as you draw the shape. Go to the gradient panel make sure fill is active and select radial from the type menu.

To create a gradient with one gradient annotator click anywhere on the canvas where you want the gradient to start and. The gradient panel has several moving parts. In this example a spherical bubble will be created. This will automatically apply the gradient to the object.

Select the gradient tool in the toolbar. On the gradient panel drag the lilac swatch to the color stop in order to change the black color. Above the gradient ramp is a midpoint marker which allows you to adjust the physical point within the. Then you can open the gradient panel by clicking the icon in the toolbar or by going to window gradient.

Make the first gradient blend on the first shape. To create a gradient with a gradient annotator for every selected object click in the artboard where you want the. Then simply click on the gradient box or the gradient bar inside the gradient panel. Using the gradient tool do one of the following.

Modify the gradient in the artwork aside from adjusting the options in the gradient panel you can also adjust the direction and length of a gradient in the artwork. Then select the square and click on the gradient fill box.